Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Woodridge, IL

"Are you struggling with emotions, relationships, behaviors, or life circumstances that are interfering with living the life you dream of, or once had?"

Dawn Vance is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience. She has extensive experience helping clients, couples, and families with a variety of different life challenges and mental health difficulties. Dawn specializes in treating depression, anxiety, feelings of overwhelm, guilt, grief, ADHD, and anger-related issues.

Dawn completed her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Lewis University. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings with multiple populations of clients. Dawn combination of different treatment styles to best fit her clients. She knows that life is full of challenges and struggles which can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or angry. It takes courage to look at the areas of your life that you are dissatisfied with and share your thoughts and feelings.

Dawn provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you have the opportunity to tell your unique story, gain insight, and make positive lasting change. Work together to alleviate your distress. Dawn's focus is to guide you to take the necessary steps toward improving your relationships, yourself, and your overall sense of well-being.

"As a clinician, I welcome diversity and look forward to helping change the lives of those seeking a better life."

Gloria Wright is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years in the mental health field. She specializes in working with adults to meet their therapy goals. She works with clients at their comfort level to help improve their quality of life. Gloria’s ideal client is one who is motivated or receptive to making the changes needed to improve their quality of life. She specializes in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, stress management, self-esteem issues, and life management. Gloria has also provided services in multiple settings including residential, community mental health and in home counseling.

Gloria has a Master’s of Health Science with a specialty in Addictions Counseling from Governor’s State University. Gloria utilizes an eclectic approach with her clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness, along with other treatment modalities.

Everyone has something. Gloria strives to make you feel comfortable receiving therapy by letting you know that you are not alone in your quest for a happier and more productive life. If you are ready to embark on your journey toward wholeness, happiness, and peace of mind, schedule your first session and begin your journey toward a more fulfilling life.

"Hi! My name is Dr. Bianca Clark, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults and groups struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women’s issues, and life stressors. I work with a diverse clientele."

Dr. Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing culturally competent therapy to adolescents and adults through individual, couples, family, and group therapy. She has worked in behavioral health, outpatient mental health, psychiatric services, and crisis. Her relational style is collaborative and supportive as she seeks to provide a warm, safe space for her clients. Dr. Clark specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression, anxiety, identity, relationships, and life transitions. Dr. Clark has a doctorate in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior and a Bachelor's and Master's in social work.

Dr. Clark helps her clients learn and develop skills to manage stressors and overcome the barriers standing in the way of their life goals. Her approach is highly integrative, combining strength-based, person-centered approaches while utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.

As a therapist, Dr. Clark believes her greatest strengths are empathy and being understanding. She is warm, kind, and attentive; unconditional positive regard is high on her list of priorities when interacting with you. Dr. Clark seeks to get rid of stigmas and to do away with labels. You have taken the first step—Dr. Clark looks forward to working with you!

"As an Asian American, I understand and comprehend the complexity of unique issues that are pressing within mental health coming from different cultural backgrounds and working through the day-to-day struggles individually and within relationships."

Nevida Khetarpal is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8-10 years of experience in mental health. She is passionate about family roles; generational traumas; and the differentiating between individuals, couples, and families in a therapeutic setting. She works with individuals and families in establishing positive ways to cope with trauma, life stressors, and dysfunctional interpersonal skills/relationships, helping enhance personal and relational growth through empathy and humility. Nevida specializes in depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, grief, major life translations, relationship issues, and divorce.

Nevida completed her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Argosy University in Chicago. With her experience, she makes use of various modalities and approaches such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, dialectic-behavioral therapy, and family systems and internal family systems therapy.

Nevida is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain insight and learn strategies that allow you to cope with concerns and changes that we can all relate to experiencing. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!